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Which TOW missile variant introduced an aerodynamic ogive to the weapon?

  • BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero) (correct)
  • BGM-71F (TOW 2B)
  • BGM-71F-6 (TOW 2B Aero GEN II)
  • BGM-71H (TOW BB)
  • What is the maximum effective range of the TOW2B Aero missile?

  • 65 m
  • 200 m
  • 4200 m (correct)
  • 3750 m
  • What is the maximum range of the BGM-71C (ITOW) missile?

  • 3,000 Meters
  • 4,200 Meters
  • 2,500 Meters
  • 3,750 Meters (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of the Saber weapon system?

    <p>To engage and defeat armored vehicles and hard targets. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which TOW missile variant was the first to feature a thermal beacon?

    <p>BGM-71D (TOW 2) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subsystem is responsible for providing accurate geographic coordinates of the Saber system and target?

    <p>Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mission of anti-armor warfare?

    <p>To destroy enemy armored vehicles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the "NVS NOT COOL" indicator on the M98A2 Javelin CLU indicate?

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    Which TOW missile variant introduced a precursor charge?

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    What is the minimum range of the standard TOW missile?

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    What is the weight of the BGM-71H (TOW BB) missile?

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of the M98A2 Javelin CLU?

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    What does the acronym "ATT" stand for in the Saber system's context?

    <p>Aided Target Tracking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which TOW missile variant features a titanium chisel point nose end?

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    What is the primary function of the Fire Control System (FCS) in the Saber?

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    What is the function of the Seeker Trigger on the M98A2 Javelin CLU?

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    What is the minimum arming distance of the BGM-71F-6 (TOW 2B Aero GEN II) missile?

    <p>200 Meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of satellites required by the PADS to determine the Saber's own position?

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    What is the maximum range of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

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    Which of the following is NOT a field of view (FOV) available on the M98A2 Javelin CLU?

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    Which feature of the Saber system provides improved stability during launch?

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    What is the minimum engagement range for the M98A2 Javelin weapon system when using Top Attack?

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    What does the "MSL CONN" indicator on the M98A2 Javelin CLU indicate?

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    Which component of the M98A2 Javelin CLU allows adjustments to the sight’s contrast and brightness?

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    What defines the Most Dangerous Category of enemy weapons?

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    What is the primary focus of anti-armor weapon positioning?

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    Which of the following is NOT a key element of anti-armor positioning?

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    What is a major limitation of Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)?

    <p>Vulnerability to enemy fire. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes light anti-armor weapons?

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    What differentiates a supplementary position from an alternate position?

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    Which characteristic of an MBT enhances its effectiveness?

    <p>Rapid rate of fire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential gameplay strategy when engaging the most dangerous enemy weapon?

    <p>Engage the one closest first if multiple are present. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary disadvantage of engaging enemy armor at maximum effective ranges?

    <p>More difficult to obtain flank shots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does the Mass Surprise Fires approach provide?

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    Which type of aircraft is described as better used against unsuspecting armor?

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    What does the acronym HAW-MAW-LAW stand for regarding anti-armor engagement methods?

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    Which limitation significantly impacts the time on station for fixed wing aircraft?

    <p>Tracking time that exposes their position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a general disadvantage of using artillery against enemy armor?

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    Which anti-armor weapon type is identified as only penetrating light skinned vehicles?

    <p>50 cal SLAP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may affect the use of fixed wing aircraft during an operation?

    <p>The terrain where the operation is taking place (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these describes a 'cold' position for an anti-armor weapon system?

    <p>Provides maximum cover and is defendable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which firing pattern is most effective when engaging an enemy armor column?

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    What is the primary objective of utilizing a 'Killwindow' firing pattern?

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    Which of these is NOT a type of passive armor protection?

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    What is the main advantage of the Depth firing pattern?

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    Which of these describes the On-Order Fire Control method?

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    Identify the key factor that differentiates a 'hot' position from a 'cold' position.

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    Which of these statements accurately describes the relationship between anti-armor units and fire patterns?

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    Flashcards

    Saber System

    A heavy anti-tank weapon designed to defeat armored vehicles.

    Subsystems of Saber

    Components include launch tube, TAS, TU, tripod, FCS, LPS, and PADS.

    Max Effective Range

    Maximum distance Saber can effectively engage targets: 3750 m.

    TOW Missile

    Tube launched, optically tracked, wire command link guided missile system.

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    Night Vision Sight (NVS)

    Allows target engagement at night with variable magnification.

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    Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS)

    Determines geographical coordinates using satellites.

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    Aided Target Tracking (ATT)

    Improves missile tracking, increasing hit and kill probability.

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    Direct View Optic Magnification

    Optic system with WFOV of 4X and NFOV of 12X for targeting.

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    M98A2 Javelin

    A fire-and-forget, man-portable anti-tank weapon system.

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    Command Launch Unit (CLU)

    The reusable component of the M98A2 Javelin that includes sights and controls.

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    Max Range of Javelin

    The maximum distance the Javelin can engage targets is 2,500 meters.

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    Min Engagement Range

    The minimum distance to engage: 150 meters for top attack, 65 meters for direct attack.

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    Seeker Trigger

    A control that initiates seeker mode for lock-on after track adjustment.

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    Fire Trigger

    Control that starts the missile firing sequence.

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    Attack Modes

    Two modes: Top Attack (default) and Direct Attack (manual selection).

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    Hot Position

    A location providing good fields of fire and cover, suited for weapons with backblast.

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    Cold Position

    A location offering maximum cover and defendable situations for weapon systems.

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    Frontal Fire Pattern

    Effectiveness against enemy armor columns, requires concealment from their view.

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    Cross Fire Pattern

    Used when attacking enemy vehicles deployed in a line, good for flank shots.

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    Depth Fire Pattern

    One section engages nearest targets while another handles farther ones.

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    Kill Window

    Exposed area between two covered locations for engaging moving targets.

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    Active Protection

    Defense mechanism actively emitting or using materials to protect itself.

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    Reactive Protection

    Non-active armor that reacts to munitions, like cages and spaced armor.

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    Max Range BGM-71C

    The maximum range for BGM-71C missile is 3,750 meters.

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    BGM-71D Improvements

    BGM-71D features thermal beacon, upgraded warhead, and flight motor.

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    BGM-71F Warhead Type

    BGM-71F has 2 EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator) warheads, each 5 inches in diameter.

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    Fielding Year of BGM-71A

    The BGM-71A model was fielded in 1981.

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    Warhead Weight BGM-71E

    BGM-71E's warhead weighs 7.0 lbs of LX-14 explosive.

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    Most Dangerous Category

    Enemy weapon that can engage or is engaging a friendly weapon.

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    Min. Arming Distance

    The minimum arming distance for BGM-71 missiles ranges from 65 to 200 meters.

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    Dangerous Category

    Enemy weapon that could engage a friendly weapon but has not seen it yet.

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    Primary Mission Anti-Armor Warfare

    The primary mission is to destroy enemy armored vehicles.

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    Least Dangerous Category

    Enemy weapon that cannot engage or is not powerful enough to destroy a friendly weapon.

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    Weight of BGM-71F-3

    The BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero) weighs 63.9 lbs encased.

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    Primary Position

    The main location from which a unit engages the enemy.

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    Anti-Armor Positioning

    Guiding principle for placing anti-armor weapons usually focused on ambush tactics.

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    Key Position Elements

    Cover, concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff range, flank shots are vital for positioning.

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    Main Battle Tank (MBT)

    Tank with a 120mm cannon, rapid fire, and challenging to suppress.

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    Light Anti-Armor Weapons

    Portable weapons capable of penetrating older tanks but with limited range.

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    Mk-153 Penetration

    Can penetrate 600mm of armor plate.

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    50cal SLAP

    Can penetrate light skinned vehicles at 1500m.

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    HAW-MAW-LAW

    Heavy, medium, and light anti-armor weapon engagement method.

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    Mass Surprise Fires

    Simultaneous engagement of enemy by all anti-armor weapons.

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    Advantages of Long Engagement

    Allows more kills forward of friendly positions.

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    Disadvantages of Long Engagement

    Early detection and longer exposure to enemy fire.

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    Terrain Considerations

    Factors like terrain affect anti-armor strategies.

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    Countering Enemy Artillery

    Positioning to avoid vulnerability from enemy fires.

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    Study Notes

    Anti-Armor Weapon Systems

    • The M98A2 Javelin weapon system is man-portable, medium-range, anti-tank.
    • It consists of a Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a reusable Javelin round.
    • The CLU components include day/night sights, gunner controls, and display indicators.
    • The Javelin round includes a Launch Tube Assembly (LTA) and Battery Cooling Unit (BCU).
    • The system is capable of defeating current and projected armor.
    • Max range is 2,500 meters.
    • Minimum engagement ranges: top attack - 150 meters; direct attack - 65 meters.

    M98A2 Javelin Weapon System Components and Functions

    • The Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC), Night Vision Sight (NVS), Seeker Trigger, and Fire Trigger are key components with specific functions.
    • The Seeker Trigger initiates seeker mode after track gate adjustment

    M41A7 Saber Weapon System Characteristics

    • The Saber is a heavy, anti-tank precision fire weapon system designed for armored vehicles.
    • Subsystems include the launch tube, Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS), Traversing Unit (TU), tripod, Fire Control Subsystem (FCS), Lithium Power Source (LPS), and Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS).
    • Enables day/night and all-weather operation with a day sight or NVS.
    • The system includes PADS for precise geographic coordinate determination using a Laser Rangefinder (LRF).

    TOW Guided Missile System Characteristics

    • The TOW is a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-to-command link-guided missile system.
    • Max effective range: 3750 m
    • Minimum range: 65m
    • Tow2B Aero max range: 4200m
    • Minimum range: 200m
    • Includes WFOV (4X) and NFOV (12X) sights

    M41A7 Saber Ammunition (BGM-71C, BGM-71D, etc.)

    • Specific types of ammunition like BGM-71C (ITOW) are characterized by max range, minimum arming distance, warhead specifications (weight and explosive type), velocity, and weight.
    • Additional types, like BGM-71D (TOW 2), BGM-71E (TOW 2A), BGM-71F(TOW 2B), BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero), BGM-71H, vary in fielding dates, maximum ranges, arming distances, warheads and improvements (e.g., improvements like thermal beacon, flight motor).

    Anti-Armor Weapon System Engagement Methods

    • Two methods of initial engagement: On-Order Fire Control and Event-Oriented Fire Control.
    • On-Order Fire Control involves one person controlling fire.
    • Event-Oriented Fire control waits for enemy action/event before firing.
    • Weapon categories: Most Dangerous (engaging friendly unit), Dangerous (has potential to engage friendly unit), Least Dangerous (not powerful enough to destroy friendly unit).

    Anti-Armor Capabilities and Limitations

    • Anti-armor units can use different firing patterns (e.g., Frontal, Cross-fire, Depth).
    • The units' capabilities and limitations vary depending on the weapons used (e.g., Light Anti-Armor, Medium Anti-Armor, Heavy Anti-Armor Weapons).
    • Considerations include: Cover and concealment, Dispersion, Mutual Support, Standoff Range, and Flank Shots.

    Anti-Armor Weapon Methods of Engagement and Limitations

    • Understanding Heavy, Medium, and Light anti-armor weapons (Javelin, TOW, Tanks, SMAWS, AT-4s) and their relative engagement methods.
    • Concepts: Anti-armor engagement is a method of engaging enemy targets at maximum ranges, typically employed against armored formations.
    • Advantages: Can engage enemy armor from a distance for a more extended time; Allows for more kills forward of the friendly positions.
    • Disadvantages: Early detection of friendly positions; Lengthy exposure to enemy fire; flank shots may be more difficult to obtain at greater ranges.

    Anti-Armor Employing Positioning and Displacements

    • Use of primary, alternate and supplementary positions
    • Deployment methods, including considerations like unit, Echelon, mindset, cover/concealment; dispersion; mutual support; standoff range, flank shots. Employing anti-armor weapons effectively includes using methods like deploying weapons by unit and echelon, understanding the ambush method, considering the key elements of a position such as cover and concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff range, and flank shots.

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